25/01/2012 by admin.

Sewing is enjoyable, relaxing and addictive.  Learn to sew or improve your sewing skills at Birmingham School of Sewing in Northfield B31.

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24/01/2012 by admin.

Tiara making Workshops  (Jewellery - no sewing involved)
Would you like to make your own beautiful tiara to wear to your prom.  Make it in a colour to match your dress using beautiful crystal and pearl beads. Come to a tiara making workshop at the Birmingham School of Sewing.  You will learn how to make a beautiful tiara (no sewing involved). At the end of the 2 hours you will take home your beautiful tiara and look like a real princess on the day of your prom.

The workshop tutor  is Debbie Lewis who is qualified and experienced in jewellery making.

Date:  Sunday 15th April 2012      Time:    12.30-2.30      Price:   £15  (All materials included).

Where: Birmingham School of Sewing
960 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham      B31 2PE

Tel: 079200 31744

Email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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24/01/2012 by admin.

Tiara making Workshops  (Jewellery - no sewing involved)
Would you like to know how to make tiaras for the bride and bridesmaids using beautiful crystal and pearl beads. Then come along to one of our tiara making workshops at the Birmingham School of Sewing.  You will learn how to make a beautiful tiara (no sewing involved). You will learn how to make flowers from beads and how to bind the tiara band. You will have a beautiful tiara to take home at the end of the workshop.

The workshop tutor  is Debbie Lewis who is qualified and experienced in jewellery making and currently runs her own business.

Date:  Saturday 11th February       Time:    10.30-1.30      Price:   £65  (All materials included).

Where: Birmingham School of Sewing
960 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham      B31 2PE

Tel: 079200 31744

Email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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24/01/2012 by admin.

Textiles Workshops for NQT’s and Textile Teachers

Who should attend:
PGCE Textile Students
Newly Qualified Teachers
Non specialist Textile Teachers

Workshop times:
The workshop runs from 10 am till 4pm
Refreshments and lunch provided

Workshop Aims:
To introduce teachers to basic pattern cutting principles and pattern manipulation in order for them to be able to assist their students to manipulate their commercial patterns whilst producing garments for GCSE and A level coursework

Course Details:
This course is suitable for teachers teaching KS4 and KS5 and includes:

• Demonstration of equipment
• Taking accurate measurement
• Basic pattern cutting techniques such as slashing and pivoting of darts
• Drafts and simple patterns
• Varying silhouettes for bodices, skirts and sleeves

This is an intensive hands-on day.  You will leave with a portfolio of samples that you have produced during the day that you can use as exemplars in future lessons.

Workshop date:
Friday 3^rd February 2012

Workshop Cost:
£195.00   (All materials required will be supplied on the day and are included in the price).  Classes are small and informal and offer lots of one to one support.

Workshops are for a maximum of 6 people so it is advised to book early

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20/01/2012 by admin.

We are open on Sundays from 12.00-3.00pm.  If you would like to come along at any other time please call 079200 31744 to make an appointment.  Price of dresses start from only £59.  We also sell matching boleros, bags, communion veils with crosses and tiaras.

Sheila May Couture
960 Bristol Road South
Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2PE

Tel: 079200 31744

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12/01/2012 by admin.

Do something different for your Hen Party.    Bring your friends along to have great fun together whilst creating something special for you and your wedding.  Perhaps they could all get together to make you some personalised bunting, make you a ring cushion, a garter, a bridal veil, the event would be suitable for absolute beginners  to people who are very good at sewing, there will be something for everyone to do.

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12/01/2012 by admin.

 Learn to Crochet - Crochet for Beginners

The aim of this workshop is to teach you the crochet basics. During this crochet for beginners workshop you will learn:

• How to hold a crochet hook
• How to hold the yarn
• How to make a slip knot
• How to produce a crochet chain
• How to produce a slip stitch
• How to work a Double Crochet stitch
• How to fasten off
• How to prepare the carrier bags for crocheting

The above techniques are traditional crochet techniques that can be used with all types of yarn.    In keeping with our eco theme we will be using recycled plastic bags during our crochet session.   You will be shown how to make a tote bag with your new crochet skills.   You will be given the crochet pattern to take away to finish your bag.    Should you wish to finish your tote bag in company are welcome to join us at the Sewing, Knitting and Crochet Cafe each Sunday at a cost of £5 per hour with complimentary tea, coffee and cakes.

Date: Sunday 29th January 2012      Time: 12.30-2.30 pm       Cost: £15  (Includes all materials)

For more information or to book a place on the workshop please call Sheila-May on 079200 31744

or email sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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12/01/2012 by admin.

Learn to Knit - Knitting for Beginners

The aim of this workshop is to teach you knitting basics.  During this knitting for beginners workshop you will learn:

• How to cast on
• How to produce plain knitting (garter stitch)
• How to cast off
• How to prepare the plastic bags for knitting

The above techniques are traditional knitting techniques that can be used with all types of yarn.    In keeping with our eco theme we will be using recycled plastic bags during our knitting session.   You will be shown how to make a tote bag with your new knitting skills.   You will be given the knitting pattern to take away to finish your bag.    Should you wish to finish your tote bag in company are welcome to join us at the Sewing, Knitting and Crochet Cafe at Birmingham School of Sewing each Sunday at a cost of £5 per hour with complimentary tea, coffee and cakes.

Date: Sunday 22nd January 2012           Time: 12.30-2.30 pm          Cost: £15 (Includes all materials)

For more information or to book a place on the workshop please call Sheila-May on 079200 31744

or email sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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10/01/2012 by admin.

Debbie Lewis is a qualified jewellery maker and has had her own business selling beautiful bridal tiaras and jewellery made with Swarovski Crystals.   She has been teaching jewellery making for the past 7 years at various adult education centres.

Debbie is now joining the Birmingham School of Sewing to teach a variety of sewing crafts and jewellery making.
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Tiara Making Workshop for Beginners

Are you planning a wedding and want to make your Bridal Tiara and Tiaras for your bridesmaids, or are you planning your school prom attire.  Maybe you are thinking about setting up your own bridal business.  Whatever the reason, this is the workshop to attend.  By the end of the workshop you will have made your very first tiara to take away with you, to use for a special occasion or simply as a reference to make more tiaras in the future.
Date:    Saturday 14th January 2012   Time: 10.00-12.30     Price:  £45 (All materials included)

Fashion Statement Ring

Everbody’s wearing them

Join Debbie  for a cup of tea or coffee and learn to make a fashionable beaded ring in only 2 hours using beautiful crystal beads.  Make it tonight - wear it tomorrow or give it to someone as a special gift..  You will leave this workshop with a stunning ring that you have made yourself.

Date:  Tuesdays 7th February 2012        Time:  6.30-8.30pm        Cost:   £45 (all materials included)

For further information or to book on a course please:

email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

or telephone 079200 31744

www.birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk

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10/01/2012 by admin.

Getting Crafty with Kids and Teenagers 

*****   Children love to be creative    *****  

Children love to make things   

Fashion Design Course (age 11-19)

These workshops are aimed at budding  fashion designers.  The workshops are for teenagers who want to learn how to make their own clothing and as a taster for career minded students wishing to make a career in design and fashion.   You will learn to use sewing machines and overlockers  to create clothing and accessories for yourselves. Using patterns students will create various projects. Our budding designers are given free reign to stylize and decorate their creations they make with machine embroidery, hand embroidery, fabric paint, ribbons and trims making their products truly unique.   At the end of the course we will organise a fashion show for parents and friends. 

After School Sewing and

Dressmaking Course

The first sewing workshops for 7-10 year olds  that took place at the Birmingham School of Sewing in October were a great success and due to popular demand we have decided to offer after school sewing clubs, school holiday workshops and sewing parties for children.

The After School Sewing Club will take place during term time with a wide variety of projects to make.

For age 7-10  each session will be from will be from 4-5.30
Date:   3 Tuesdays:   Tuesday 17th January, Tuesday 24th January and Tuesday 31st January 2012
Time:  4.00pm-5.30pm Cost:   £45 for 3 sessions.

Starting February 2012
If you would like further information please email: sheilamay@birminghamschoolofsewing.co.uk  or via our contact page or telephone 079200 31744

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